Indicators not working.

[dextersaurus]

Hi.

So that's the GPZ500s 99.999% finished, i'm just having some problems with the indicators.

I noticed they weren't working before and i put it down to the stock ones not working, but i replaced with some mini ones, and now they still aren't working.

I don't have a multimeter though i will buy one if needed, just want to get this sorted out.

I checked the fuse, and it's fine, and all the connections are good.

I don't have a manual for the bike so i'm not too sure where the indicator relay is, or how to check it.

Cheers

Dunc
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[pinkyfloyd]

My first thought would be to check the relay flasher unit thingy. Not very technical explination I know but now and then on my bike the connectors come lose from the relay flasher and a quick push sorts it out.

If the unit is broken completly it should be easy to get a replacment

https://www.bitzforbikes.co.uk/Flasher_Relay-ref-10303-6720-182.html

Edit. check under the pillion seat for the relay. Lots of bikes have them situated there.
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[The Artist]

Check earths

Check relay, it should click click click in time with indicators normal flashing pattern.

You tried them with the engine running?

[dextersaurus]

Checked everything, apart from the flasher relay, as i have no idea where it is!

when i press the switch on the switchgear to the left or right, nothing happens AT ALL.

the lights on the clocks don't flash, and the indicators do nothing.
no clicking or anything.

This is with the engine running.

Anyone tell me where the relay is?

Cheers

Dunc
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[Kickstart]

Hi

Not got a manual for the later GPZ500, and the early manual isn't really helpful about where the relay is. However on the early ones (and hopefully the later ones) the wire from the relay to the switchgear is orange and is the only orange wire on the wiring diagram. Hence examine anything that looks like a relay for an orange wire going to it.

All the best

Keith
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[truslack]

I seem to remember on the 500's it was either under the tank near the headstock, or behind the left hand side panel, can't remember which.
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[N cee thirty]

you could try spraying some wd40 in the switch gear

the indi's barely worked on my cg before i did this and there fine now
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[rob_scott92]

If absolutely nothing is happening when you flick the switch then i'd say the switch could be all gummed up inside. Try taking it apart and check theres good connections when you move the switch. And like rob yarr said, give it a blast with WD40 to make sure.

I had a similar thing when my rear brake light stopped working on the Gs, took the switch apart and it was all green and corroded inside so it just wasn't making a connection. I used some light-ish grade emery paper which i had lying around to clean it up, sprayed with WD and jobs a good'un

Does that switchgear operate anything else on the bike (Ie. horn???) If so, then it probably wont be a bad earth in that switch causing the problem as long as the horn is working ok.

Welcome to the world of electrics
Have fun
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[molex]

Fresh relay location :

under the seat, right hand side, behind the cover, beside the CDI

Easy way the check the fresh relay :

find the mark on the bottom (flash relay) " B & L ",
jump wire B and L.

Turn on the switch " Left or Right " either side.
If the light on that's mean the fresh relay need to replace

[truslack]

[molex]

Of course I'am very sure!!!

American or Europe spec are same location!

About your mates "GPZ500 S" OR "GPZ500 R" those are difference bikes.!


If I'am wrong " Mr Dunkable " will tell us!!!!

[pits]

Is it separately fused, and if so has it blown, that is the first place to look, then relay, then switch, start at the cheapest item first

[dextersaurus]